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Monthly Parties

Monthly parties are usually held the first Saturday of each month, except during the summer. They begin at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. You can get more information here:

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Party Schedule
Public Transit Directions: Exact directions from any given cross street in the Bay Area may be found at http://transit.511.org. Or, contact Donald Robertson for help using public transit: , or 415-621-2113.

Monthly party Scheduling Coordinators: Sandra Fritts
Monthly party Supply/Site Coordinators: Michael Suckow,


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RSCDS-SF Weekend Workshop at Asilomar

Each year in late October or November, the Branch hosts a weekend workshop in the forest and dunes of Pacific Grove (near Monterey). The 2008 event will be held from October 31st to November 2nd.

Applications for Asilomar will be available around the beginning of April. Asilomar Application Here Now!

Asilomar.gif (12837 bytes)A beautiful setting, outstanding teaching, a formal ball and great company. All of these describe a weekend at Asilomar. Join us on our annual trip to the Monterey Peninsula.

Note: Partial scholarships available in confidence for SF branch members. See application for details.

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The Annual Valentine's Day Ball

The Valentine's Day Ball is a gala event held annually at the Scottish Rite Center on Lake Merritt in Oakland. The dress is formal and the occasion festive. Starting with a Sherry Social and finishing with a Midnight Supper, it's the perfect way to to anticipate the return of Spring..

This Valentine's Day Ball is usually held in February. Check the Branch Calendar or the Online Flyer! for the next date.

This ball is recommended only for experienced Scottish Country Dancers (1 year or more, or less with approval of teacher). First time discounts will be offered.

Contact Susan Spiegel 650.799.9001, susan@celtic-lass.com.


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The Annual Jean Patrick Memorial Dance

The Annual Jean Patrick Memorial Dance is held in conjunction with the Highland Gathering and Games held in Pleasanton on Labor Day weekend. The online flyer can be found here: Online Flyer


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The Beginners' Ball

This is a lively annual event enjoyed by all who have attended over the years. Please come and please encourage the new dancers in your class to come also. Join us for a delightful evening of Scottish dancing and maybe stay over to enjoy some of the wonderful things Sonoma County has to offer.

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Bay Area National Dance Week

The Branch Committee has appointed Elizabeth Wright to coordinate Branch participation in Bay Area National Dance Week, Late April to Early May 4, an annual 10-day festival of FREE, public, dance-related events. The Committee has also allocated a budget to cover registration fees for groups and classes interested in participating. For more info, contact Elizabeth: , 415 647-5871, or www.bayareandw.org, , 415 568-7726, or attend one of the meetings listed on the BANDW Webste.

Bracnh events are listed at www.rscds-sf.org/events/pdf/BANDWevents.pdf


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Places to See & Try Scottish Country Dancing

Many RSCDS-SF members were introduced to Scottish Country Dancing at a Clan Gathering or Highland Games. These festive events are held throughout the world and throughout the Bay Area. They are fun for the whole family and often include demonstrations of Scottish dancing. Bay Area events include the San Francisco Free Folk Festival and Campbell Highland Games in June, the Oakland Scottish Games at Dunsmuir House and Gardens in July, the Monterey Scottish Games in August, and the San Francisco Caledonian Club Highland Games in September (Labor Day weekend) at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton.

Invitation to the Games

US Scots Calendar of Highland Games


Reports/Pictures from Events Past

2002 Victorian Ball - Online Info



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